Source Aggregation/Clean Air Act: U.S. Environmental Protection Guidance Addressing Industries Other Than Oil and Gas
The United States Environmental Protection Agency (“EPA”) issued a November 26th guidance document titled: Interpreting “Adjacent” for New Source Review in Title V Source Determinations in All Industries Other Than Oil and Gas (“Memorandum”) The Memorandum is transmitted from Acting…
Carroll County Solid Waste Authority Request to Become an Arkansas Regional Solid Waste District: Ozark Mountain Solid Waste District Receiver's Notice of Appeal
The Receiver (Geoffrey B. Treece) for the Ozark Solid Waste Management District (“District”) filed a Notice of Appeal of the Arkansas Pollution Control and Ecology Commission’s (“Commission”) decision to designate the Carroll County Solid Waste Authority as a Carroll County Solid Waste District…
Butadiene: American Chemistry Council Issues Product Stewardship Guidance Manual (2019)
The American Chemistry Council (“ACC”) released a document titled: Butadiene – Product Stewardship Guidance Manual (2019) (“Manual”) The Manual was prepared by ACC’s Olefins Panel. ACC states the Manual’s intention is to: . . . provide general information to persons who may handle or store…
Metal Processing Operations/California Hazardous Waste Control Law: West Coast Chapter-Institute of Scrap Recycling Industries Judicial Challenge to DTSC Jurisdiction
The West Coast Chapter of the Institute of Scrap Recycling Industries, Inc., and several scrap facilities (collectively “Scrap Facilities”) filed a November 26th Complaint for Declaratory and Injunctive Relief (“Complaint”) against the California Department of Toxic Substances Control…
Asbestos Abatement (Regulation 21): Arkansas Division of Environmental Quality Begins Rule Revision Process
December 5, 2019
by Stuart L. Spencer
The Arkansas Division of Environmental Quality (“DEQ”) held a stakeholder meeting December 4th to discuss proposed revisions to the Arkansas Asbestos Abatement rule (Regulation 21). DEQ has invited those interested in the rule to discuss appropriate and necessary regulatory changes. The stated…